Edmonton has a neck and back clinic which will be able to assess your needs and perform surgery. There is also a Mayfield clinic which will be able to carry out surgery. Reviews of both are available online, as well as a review of the doctors.
One of the most common reasons for lumbar surgery is to release pressure on the spine caused by a slipped disc or compression of the spine. Other conditions include sciatica, tumors and injuries.
The left one and the right one?
There are a number of Plastic Surgery Centers in Edmonton that can be found online or in the Yellow Pages. One of these is the Plastic and Cosmetic Laser Surgery Center.
"Lumbar spine is in gross anatomic alignment" means that the lumbar region of the spine (the lower back) is positioned correctly without significant deviations or misalignments. This indicates that the vertebrae are aligned properly in relation to one another, which is essential for maintaining proper function and reducing the risk of injury or pain. In a healthy lumbar spine, the natural curves are preserved, and the alignment supports overall spinal health.
Everybody has only one lumbar spine. You may mean six lumbar vertebrae, instead of the normal five. This is an anatomical variation, not in itself e problem.
Yes. It is a single word. Rather than identifying either the thoracic or lumbar regions of the spine, it indicates a more general region including both areas.
Cervical spine surgery is a surgery that one might require if they are suffering from degenerative disorders, or trauma. The goal of the surgery is to relieve weakness, numbness and pain and restore nerve function.
You can learn a lot about cervical spine surgery if you speak with one of your surgeons in a reputable hospital. You can visit in hospital that specializes in the bones.
There are lots of places where someone can find surgeons that perform Cataracts surgery. Specifically in Edmonton there is: Eyeqlaser, Allaboutvision, Gimbeleyecentre and Kingvision.
A "pinched nerve" that gets worse if the patient bends backwards, puts one foot behind the other, or bends sideways.
The dorsal spine is one of the three distinct portions along the spine or the vertebral column (the other two are the cervical spine and the lumbar spine), and is the longest section comprised of twelve thoracic vertebrae that house the spinal cord along the rachiclian channel.
No, it is made up of 7 cervical vertebrae, 12 thoracic vertebrae and 5 lumbar vertebrae. Click on 'related links' below and the link will take you to a picture of the spine.